Heroes: When good guys work together, they’re the Justice League. Bad guys together? Carnies. Monk: Closure storyline checked off for Captain Stottlemeyer, Randy and Sharona. Natalie should be next. I really like the way the series is not quick fixing or forcing happily ever after, but putting in place the possibility for a better future. […]
I’ve been watching the IFC’s Almost the Truth series all week. Except for the throwaway bits from non-Python comedians expressing their love for all things Monty Python, the series is raw, fascinating and occasionally painful. Two things about it feel like splinters in my funny bone. First, one of the cast members appears unrepentantly homophobic. […]
House: Last week, one character went too far and we see how the person leaving the show will be exiting. I am now seriously eager for the series to have character development and closure. Heroes: A transitional episode to kick start action and repair the wrong done last season. Could everyone hear me screaming “YES” […]
Monday nights at 8 pm, I am still tucking children into bed and getting things ready for the next morning. Sometime between 9 and 10 pm, I settle in for an hour of recorded television. Every Monday, it comes down to a choice between House and Heroes. Heroes is fluffy fun and I should be […]
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The newest 4-y-o and the almost 7-y-o have a deep and abiding love for all things Wubbzy. Our first Wubbzy product was a Wubbzy beanie. The best thing about it is the flexible tail. Countless hours have been spent by ALL the members of our family making coils, angles and shapes with that tail. This […]
Doug: “There’s an ambulance at the retirement home.” Me: “Seniors do like to visit Mexico.” Doug: “Must be swine flu.” K: cough-cough T: “Got some swine flu K?” Doug: “My head is splitting.” Me: “Swine flu. Shouldn’t have gone to Market Square Friday night.” Amy: “What’s swine?” Me: “Pigs.” Amy: “Why are the pigs sick?” […]
The most optimistic award goes to the dog in our neighborhood who barks at airplanes. I know the little critter is convinced that he’s keeping those big metal birds from stealing his kibble. The unexpected tv moment award goes to Heroes for finally explaining the stolen socks from the first episode. Until then, I thought […]
PTA Dad: “I heard that Sesame Street is downsizing.” Me: “I know. They’re keeping Ernie, but they laid off Bert.” PTA Dad: “No. I meant the real employees.” Me: “I understood that, I was just joking.” PTA Dad: “Oh. Um . . . well, uh . . . I think I need to go find […]
You owe royalties to Pixar and everyone who worked on The Incredibles after yesterday’s episode and the babysitter scene. Seriously dudes. Thanks, Cathy